[News] New games and courses this week

Pasadena Bridge Club Logo <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> News from North Fair Oaks Mojo ABTA Master Teacher 649 N Fair Oaks Ave #201 Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 247-4457 pasadenabridgeclub.com <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> With the imminent closing of the Arcadia Bridge Center, a lot of players who live to the east of Arcadia have a difficult time in the I-210 traffic to Pasadena. Besides the possibility of someone opening a club or at least a weekly game in that part of the town, you should know that Tom Lill has a splendid pair of games at La Fetra in Glendora: Tuesday and Friday mornings at 8:45 AM. It's a lovely location and I've enjoyed playing in his games. Give it a spin! Drop Tom a note at thomasmlill8(a)gmail.com. Robert Todd Seminar Robert ToddSunday, April 14, join us for a full day with entertaining bridge player and teacher Robert Todd. Robert's seminars are dynamite for experienced and newer players alike. He teaches how to think about bridge, not just rules to memorize. * 9:00 AM Modern Preempts * 1:00 PM Defensive Tools Spend the day with us for $85. Save your seat at this link <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/contact/course_enrollment>. New Courses Starting Three great new bridge courses are starting this week. Each one is six classes long and comes with a splendid textbook: * Wednesday 7:00 PM, Bridge Basics 3 - Popular Conventions <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/course/popular-conventions> * Thursday 7:00 PM, Improving Your Judgment - Doubles <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/course/iyj_doubles> * Saturday 9:30 AM, Bridge Basics 1 - Introduction <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/course/bridge-basics-introduction> Enroll in any of the classes at this link <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/contact/course_enrollment>. Bridge Basics 1 has 20 students enrolled right now, with a limit of 28. Sign up through PCC Extension at this link <https://pasadena.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=66999&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0>. "Can't see new games on RSVP!" All of my players on RSVP Bridge are members of "groups" that correspond to each weekly game or class at the bridge club. When you visit RSVP, the only events you see on the calendar are of groups you belong to. When you play in a game for the first time, I automatically add you to the group for that game. The group members can see who is signed up to play, reserve seats for future games, and get a reminder email before each game. To join games you would like to hear about: * Click https://rsvpbridge.com/ and Login * Click "My Clubs" in the top row * See all the groups available, and see "Would you like to join any of these groups?" When you add new games such as Monday or Tuesday Open Pairs, they appear in your calendar. Classes this week Individual classes are available to join for $25. No need to sign up for a full course. Here are the topics this week: * Wednesday, 7:00 PM, /Bridge Basics 3 - Competitive Bidding/ "The Stayman Convention" * Thursday, 7:00 PM, /Improving Your Judgment - Doubles/ "The Takeout Double" * Saturday, 9:30 AM, /Bridge Basics 1 - Introduction/ "Introduction" This Saturday afternoon I thought it might be a good idea to go over the Convention Card. I will discuss how it's organized, how to read one, and how to create one with your partner. Saturday morning we're inviting our Bridge Basics 3 students to come hang out and practice the Stayman Convention, or shuffle and deal hands! Feel free to join us at 9:30. Come practice with Jane Winer and Michael Blottin in the Knowles Memorial Bridge Classroom. Support for Kelsey Kelsey McRaeMy new bridge player and student Kelsey McRae was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer this past February. She's doing well and recovering now from a double mastectomy and reconstruction. Her friends have set up a GoFundMe page <https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-kelsey-mcraes-breast-cancer-recovery?member=33212855&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer>, and I was happy to offer some support. If you'd like to as well, give it a click! Help get Kelsey back to the bridge table soon. Best regards, Mojo, Jane, Zachary